Performance Skills 3

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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

David Milsom

Version Number

2022.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Lecture

Requirements

Recommended Prior Study

Barred Combinations

Shared Teaching

Synopsis

You will specialise in performance activities that focus and develop performance skills. You choose from a range of options including ensembles of varying sizes and instrumental/vocal specific skills and may further develop skills learned in Performance Skills 2.

Learning Strategy

Students will learn through a combination of some or all of the following: Seminars, workshops, masterclasses, ensemble rehearsals, and individual tuition as appropriate to the option chosen, and through directed activities in preparation for and following on from seminars. Use will be made of C&IT resources, including the VLE, to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Students will learn through a combination of some or all of the following:

Seminars, workshops, masterclasses, ensemble rehearsals, and individual tuition as appropriate to the option chosen, and through directed activities in preparation for and following on from seminars. Use will be made of C&IT resources, including the VLE, to provide students with learning resources but also to increase their abilities to select and access materials on the internet, in text databases and in a virtual learning environment.

Outline Syllabus

Students choose an option which will develop their vocal/instrumental skills in specific ways. The range of teaching is appropriate to the student’s option and will consist of some or all of the following teaching methods: individual tuition, seminars, workshops, ensemble rehearsals. Students will work independently through individual and group rehearsals, in conjunction with the appropriate teaching methods for their option, leading to a final performance or performances. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the repertoire being studies and/or skills acquired through a reflective report. PDP will be demonstrated through developing skills in teamwork (ensemble) and time management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to discuss and distinguish between a range of performance issues pertinent to the student’s option.

be able to conceptualise the significance of musical and stylistic understanding to the repertoire being studied.

be able to manage and commit to individual and group rehearsals effectively and responsibly (PDP).

be able to demonstrate advanced ensemble skills through performance (PDP).

be able to communicate musical ideas imaginatively and confidently through performance.

be able to exemplify good performance practice and the relationship between musical understanding and performance.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Assessment 2: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Performance Assessment

Description:Performance or set of performance tests appropriate to the option chosen, including, where appropriate, assessment of the student’s efforts and commitment to their ensemble.

Assessment Weight:30

Assessment Length:2000 Words (Equivalent Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO2, MLO3, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 2: Performance Assessment

Description:Performance or set of performance tests appropriate to the option chosen, including, where appropriate, assessment of the student’s efforts and commitment to their ensemble.

Assessment Weight:50

Assessment Length:3000 Words (Equivalent Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO2, MLO3, MLO5, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Music and Music Technology subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and promulgated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets. Performances are assessed using … For more content click the Read More button below.

The module will be graded in line with University regulations. The assessment criteria will be those used by the Music and Music Technology subject area, designed in accordance with the appropriate Benchmark document, and promulgated to students in module handbooks and on written work feedback sheets. Performances are assessed using rubrics that draw on the Performance Criteria found in the Course Handbook and Performance Handbook and are available on the VLE.

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